Police are investigating after the death of a man in Manchester city centre.
Officers were called to William Fairburn Way in the Northern Quarter at around 10.35am today (Monday) to a report of a man 'suffering from a medical episode.'
Emergency services attended but sadly the man was pronounced dead a short while later.
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Greater Manchester Police said inquiries into what happened are ongoing and the force was not yet able to confirm whether the death is being treated suspicious or non-suspicious.
A police cordon was in place near Manchester Craft and Design Centre on Cooperas Street.
GMP said in a statement: "Officers were called around 10.35am today (04/10) to William Fairburn Way, Manchester to a report of a male suffering from a medical episode.
"Emergency services attended but the man was sadly pronounced dead a short while later.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident 1012 of 04/10/21.
Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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